Osamu Nakamura, head of the association, said, “I’m worried about bullet climbing.” Although climbing up Mount Fuji generally does not require any special gear or equipment, its peak extends ...

It was destined to slash journey times as the world's fast bullet train ... for the fastest train, reaching a top speed of 374 miles per hour during a test run near Mount Fuji.

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were ...

Six people have died on Mount Fuji in just the first month of the ... p.m. to 3 a.m. to prevent the dangerous practice known as “bullet climbing.” This involves climbers attempting to ...

The restriction aims to prevent risky "bullet climbing," where hikers attempt to ascend and descend the mountain in a single day, often leading to exhaustion and medical emergencies. Mount Fuji is ...

From the Tokaido Shinkansen Line to the Grand Canyon Railway, these eight train rides are especially scenic in spring.

TOKYO -- Mount Fuji becomes crowded with hikers during the ... the trails become crowded. So-called "bullet climbing," in which hikers attempt to reach the peak without sufficient rest, has ...